Last Updated on November 5, 2023 by Lydia Martin
Chardonnay is the world’s most famous white wine, and with Costco being a multi-billion dollar global retailer of wines and spirits, it is not surprising that they came up with their own under Kirkland Signature.
However, some of you may not know that Costco does not own a distillery. So, who makes Kirkland chardonnay?
Scroll down to find out.
Who Produces Kirkland Chardonnay?
Kirkland Chardonnay is produced by two well-known winemakers, Glenn Hugo and Charles Smith.
Every back label of Kirkland Signature Chardonnay variants contains the tasting notes, the winemaker’s name, and the cellar location where it was stored and bottled.
The Kirkland Signature Chardonnay bottles are the pride of Costco [1] when it comes to white wine.
It has amazing tasting notes and is affordable compared to other chardonnay brands.
Kirkland Signature Chardonnay Variants & Their Producers
Kirkland Signature 2019 Chardonnay (California)
Every Kirkland Signature 2019 Chardonnay (California) bottle is labeled with “cellared and bottled by DC Flynt MW Selections in Modesto, California.”
It is sweet and buttery with a long finish. Moreso, it is rich with saccharin and overripe pear notes.
Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Chardonnay
Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Chardonnay is an elegant white wine with rich, ripe, and fruity flavors.
Based on the bottle’s label, it is vinted and bottled by Grape and Grain Imports, while the 2020 release was cellared and bottled by DC Flynt MW Selections’.
The Sonoma County Chardonnay contains 13.5% ABV, and its mid-palate has wonderful grape acidity, apple, orange, pear, and citrus notes with spice and vanilla.
Kirkland Signature Russian River Chardonnay Sonoma
Kirkland Signature Russian River Chardonnay Sonoma is a wine aged in French oak. Like other chardonnay variants, it is cellared and bottled by DC Flynt MW Selections in American Canyon.
Glenn Hugo is the winemaker featured on the back label of the variant, and it contains 14% alcohol by volume.
It has elegant layers of flavors like pear, fig, and green apple with french oak, exotic spice notes, and a lingering finish.
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Kirkland Signature Series Russian River Chardonnay
Kirkland Signature Series Russian River Chardonnay is a 750 ml chardonnay with a light straw color.
On the nose, it is aromatic and fresh, and on the palate, it has hints of green apple with lemon, slight oak, butterscotch, buttery taste, and a soft finish. It is also cellared and bottled by DC Flynt MW Selections for Costco.
Kirkland Signature K Vine Chardonnay
Winemaker Charles Smith makes Kirkland Signature K Vine Chardonnay, which is vinted and bottled by K Brands Mattawa, Washington, USA. The Kirkland Signature K Vine contains 14% ABV and amazing tasting notes of lemon, tropical fruit, and lime.
Every sip of K Vine reveals the tangy tropical fruit and baking spice. It is a medium-bodied wine with a good length and dry finish with a touch of oak and lemon notes.
Read: Who Makes Kirkland Signature Gin?
FAQs
Is Kirkland Chardonnay sweet?
Kirkland Chardonnay is slightly sweet, crowd-pleasing, and hard not to enjoy. It has a rich, fruity sweetness, butter aroma, microwave popcorn, apples, and some citrus notes. But how much wine will get you drunk?
How many calories does Kirkland Chardonnay have?
Based on the MedlinePlus website, a 5 oz Kirkland Chardonnay may contain 128 calories [2]. If you want to burn 128 calories, you can do aerobics for 17 minutes or gardening for 21 minutes.
In A Nutshell
Kirkland Chardonnay is made by wine masters Glenn Hugo and Charles Smith for Costco Warehouse. Each expression of Kirkland chardonnay is vinted and bottled by DC Flynt MW Selections and K Brands Mattawa, Washington, USA.
Kirkland Chardonnay variants are easy-to-drink, sweet, and slightly buttery. And to make it even better, it does not have the usual hefty price tag for a chardonnay.
References:
- https://www.forbes.com/companies/costco-wholesale/
- https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000886.htm
